An urgent move to keep Bahrain’s Celebrations Season running through January has been backed by Parliament, opening the door for events like Muharraq Nights and Retro Manama to stay alive a little longer. The decision, taken during yesterday’s session, aims to make the most of a wave of visitors from neighbouring Gulf countries currently on their mid-year school holidays, while boosting Bahrain’s thriving tourism scene and supporting local businesses. The proposal, brought to the floor by MP Ali Saqer Al Doseri, calls for the extension of popular attractions such as the Heritage Village and the Winter Market, which have already pulled in large crowds and brought in hefty takings for shop owners. Proponents of the move argue that keeping these festivities going will keep Bahrain’s streets lively, attract even more tourists, and give locals another chance to enjoy the events. “The Bahrain Celebrations Season has been a standout success this year, drawing in hundreds of thousands of visitors and bringing in solid income for traders,” the explanatory memorandum pointed out. Major drawcard It credited the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Information, the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), and the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) for organising […]